Job summary The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience, as set out below under the clinical responsibilities section. They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment alongside the academic course to exit the programme with eligibility for Accreditation with the BSE and be working towards, or have achieved, registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners. Post qualification and with appropriate additional experience and competencies, graduates from this scheme would be eligible to apply for Clinical Scientist equivalence and HCPC registration. In addition, they will be expected to undertake work-based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms. Main duties of the job Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations. Perform specialised diagnostics investigations. Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients. Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options. Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,000 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 229-MED-6744657 Job locations Wye Valley NHS TRUST Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Qualification or working towards Intermediate Life Support Training Desirable The Society for Cardiology Science & Technology SCST part 1 & part 2 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Ability to interpret electrocardiograms and holter monitors Experience of working in a technical Cardiology department. Ability to interpret a range of specialist diagnostic tests. Verbal and written communication skills Positive to the development of new skills Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Working with a range of echocardiography equipment. Experience conducting cardiac diagnostic investigations. Accurate reporting as evidenced by departmental audits Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Qualification or working towards Intermediate Life Support Training Desirable The Society for Cardiology Science & Technology SCST part 1 & part 2 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Ability to interpret electrocardiograms and holter monitors Experience of working in a technical Cardiology department. Ability to interpret a range of specialist diagnostic tests. Verbal and written communication skills Positive to the development of new skills Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Working with a range of echocardiography equipment. Experience conducting cardiac diagnostic investigations. Accurate reporting as evidenced by departmental audits Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Wye Valley NHS TRUST Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)